family of 3 on sandy beach looking at water in Alicante Spain at sunset golden hour

With the weather still beautifully sunny and warm, and the beaches becoming less crowded, it was the ideal time for this beach family photo shoot!


Playa de San Juan in Alicante served as an exceptional backdrop. The beach’s soft golden sands and calm shallow seaside, allowed for natural, candid photos that captured the joy of the moment.

family of 3 on sandy beach looking at water in Alicante Spain at sunset golden hour
mom throwing son in the air on sunny beach in Alicante, beautiful blue sky day
little boy cuddling on his fathers shoulder and peaking over for a photo
family of 3 on sandy beach cuddling and looking content and happy for family photos in Alicante Playa San Juan
little boy smiling for photo with golden light behind him
family of 3 playing on the beach for family photos
family of 3 on sandy beach Alicante Spain at sunset golden hour
family of 3 walking on sandy beach with fine golden sand
mom and son looking out a waves and pointing in Alicante
mom and son playing in the water in Playa de San Juan Alicante
mom swinging son back and forth playing in the golden sun of late afternoon on the beach
dad playing with son on the beach in late afternoon golden sun and swinging him and lifting him

This little guy just started walking—a milestone that has given him a new sense of independence. By letting him choose his path and simply following him, I was able to capture authentic and candid shots that reflected his curiosity and happiness.

young boy walking on sand at beach while parents watch
mom helping young boy to walk on the sand at the beach during family photos
dad holding young boys hand to help him walk on the beach
mom and dad both holding baby's hands to help him walk in the middle of them on the beach
young boy smiling and holding dads hand while walking on the beach in alicante playa san juan
boy smiling and running with dad on promenade along playa san juan alicante beach
young boy and dad running along the beach in the golden fine sand in playa de san juan alicante
young boy walking towards dad with a big smile on his face while mom helps him walk

The soft golden light of the late afternoon made for some truly glowing photos of him and his gorgeous Mama. The connection of this Mama and her little guy is so precious and such a special moment to capture.

mother holding and kissing young son at sunset on the beach in alicante
mother holding young son and splashing playfully in the water on the beach at sunset and wearing dress for family photos
mother holding young son and smiling for beach family photos in alicante
Mom and young boy at the beach at Playa de San Juan Alicante Spain looking out at the water on the soft golden sand

The key to a successful family session is maintaining a relaxed, go-with-the-flow attitude. The beach is the perfect backdrop as it offers plenty of distractions to keep the little ones engaged and smiling, which helps in snapping those perfect, spontaneous moments. 


Whether it's playful beach memories along the shore or quiet moments of family togetherness, each photo tells a story. I know this family will cherish these beach memories in Alicante!